Colorful stained glass lamp casting a butterfly and flower shadow on wooden surface.

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Colorful stained glass window in the shape of a tropical leaf with various mirrored and translucent sections.

Clever Magpie Glass Works is a small art studio creating handmade stained glass pieces.

We work closely with clients to design custom pieces, collaborating from concept to completion to ensure each work feels personal. In addition to custom commissions, we offer classes for those interested in learning the art of stained glass, welcoming beginners and creatives of all experience levels. Whether you’re looking for a custom piece or curious to try making stained glass yourself, we’re here to make the process welcoming and accessible.

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A craft project in progress with a green background sticker sheet featuring white oval cutouts labeled with different angles (30, 20, 60, 45, 35, 15, 10, 55, 5, 50, 40, 25). There is a precision utility knife with a blue handle and a clear plastic storage tray on a wooden surface.
Close-up of a healthcare professional's hands using a pink finger stall and yellow tubing on a medical device, with medical equipment in the background.
A stained glass piece with blue, green, yellow, and white colors being heated with a soldering iron.
Stained glass hanging decoration featuring orange lilies and green leaves, with a blurred outdoor background.

FAQ

  • The Tiffany method of stained glass was developed to give artists more freedom and detail than traditional stained glass allowed.

    Before it, most stained glass used lead came, which is rigid and best suited for large, flat panels with simpler shapes. In the late 1800s, Louis Comfort Tiffany developed the copper-foil (Tiffany) method so artists could use smaller, more intricate pieces of glass, create curves and delicate lines, and build three-dimensional forms—most famously stained glass lampshades. The technique also allowed for richer colors, subtle shading, and more expressive, painterly designs.

    In short: it was created to make stained glass more detailed, flexible, and artistic, not just architectural.

  • I offer custom creations tailored to your specific ideas and preferences. Whether you have a unique design in mind or need assistance in brainstorming concepts, I am here to help bring your vision to life.

    Please contact me with your thoughts, and let’s collaborate to create something special: carly@clevermagpieglassworks.com

    Click here to see things I’ve created in the past.

  • Your piece arrives cleaned, waxed, and polished. To maintain its shine, gently wipe the glass with a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive materials or ammonia based cleaners on stained glass, as they can scratch or damage the metal's patina. Please hang on a sturdy hook, suction cups are not recommended.

Stained glass art depicting a red and black bird perched on a branch with white flowers, set against a light green background.

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